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The Hour of the Furnaces
The Hour of the Furnaces

The Hour of the Furnaces

1968

7.1

Categories:

  • Documentary

Overview:

An impassioned three-part documentary of the liberation struggle waged throughout Latin America, using Argentina as a historical example of the imperialist exploitation of the continent. Part I: Neo-Colonialism and Violence is a historical, geographic, and economic analysis of Argentina. Part II: An Act For Liberation examines the ten-year reign of Juan Perón (1945-55) and the activities of the Peronist movement after his fall from power. Part III: Violence and Liberation studies the role of violence in the national liberation process and constitutes a call for action.

Octavio Getino

Director, Writer

Fernando E. Solanas

Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Producer

Edgardo Pallero

Producer

Cast:

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  • María de la Paz

    María de la Paz

    Narrator
  • Fernando E. Solanas

    Fernando E. Solanas

    Narrator
  • Edgardo Suárez

    Edgardo Suárez

    Narrator
  • Juan Domingo Perón

    Juan Domingo Perón

    Self (archive footage)
  • Che Guevara

    Che Guevara

    Self (archive footage)
  • Fidel Castro

    Fidel Castro

    Self (archive footage)